Department of Kaya Chikitsa (Practice of Medicine)

This department teaches and conducts Diploma studies in the subjects of Roga Nidana and Kayachikitsa. It provides basic medical services to the hospital and conducts research on various aspects of the diseases. The department has conducted many clinical studies on the chronic diseases like paralysis, Parkinson's disease, sciatica, backache, joint disorders, collagen disorders, bronchial asthma, eczema, psoriasis, colitis, dysentery, acid peptic disorders, diabetes mellitus, neurological problems, minor psychiatric diseases, stress etc. Efforts are being made to understand the pathogenesis of these diseases as per the concepts of Ayurveda and clinical parameters for the research evaluation of the diseases described in Ayurveda are being standardized.